I am going for surgery

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  • LinaBo
    LinaBo Posts: 342 Member
    Eat at maintenance calories for the two weeks. Don't worry about the weight loss for that time; you should focus on allowing your body to heal properly, and for that it needs a full tank of fuel. Eat mostly healthy foods, making sure to get enough each of protein, carbs, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals... but if you feel that you can control your intake, by all means allow yourself some small treats in there. Despite eating at maintenance, definitely track your calories here. Don't give yourself an excuse to go hog-wild. Also, drink your water; that's also very important for healing.

    I second the idea to make meals in advance, and freeze them. With a medical condition that leaves me feeling absolutely flattened at times, this has worked very well to keep me on track. Think stir fries, soups, and stews. (for soups: if it has rice or noodles, try leaving those out, freeze the rest of the soup in containers. Then, when the soup is frozen solid, open up the containers and pop the cooked rice/noodles on top of the frozen soup. Stick it back in the freezer. This way, the rice/noodles won't turn out mushy upon reheating).
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
    :heart: I had a Laparoscopic (sp?) Gall Bladder surgery in October. I IMMEDIATELY got back to walking -- 10 minutes the day of the surgery, then longer as I could do it. I Walked EVERY DAY at the time I usually went to the Gym. That kept my Brain in the "Exercise" mindset. Then after 5 weeks I gradually added back in the machines, avoiding any that were 'Uncomfortable' for 3-4 days before trying them again. When they were all 'Comfortable' to do, - about 6 or 7 weeks - I got back to regular workouts.

    AND Keep Logging On here EVERY DAY!!:drinker:
  • CurlyGurlie88
    CurlyGurlie88 Posts: 89
    hey! I had gastric bypass last year and it's made a big difference in my life! i would suggest that you make sure you follow the diet they give you to follow before you have the surgery to the law! Makes things so much easier for them to work on you! Congrats on doing the surgery! Add me if you like!
  • Dad_of_3
    Dad_of_3 Posts: 517 Member
    Hey there. I don't know you, but I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, friend!

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